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The Best Mechanical Engineering Design Software in 2022

December 31, 2021 by Mark Allinson

3D modeling software has become an essential tool for a lot of industries.

It is used by mechanical engineers as well as designers in various applications ranging from simulation to manufacturing.

But when it comes to choosing a good mechanical engineering design software from the list, it’s confusing. This is because there are a lot of choices available in the market for the same.

So, to ease your work, pick3Dprinter has selected some of the most trustworthy names from a long list of 3D modeling software which you rely upon when working on your mechanical engineering design.

These 3D software have advanced features that permit you to work on extremely technical projects with ease. Well, let’s get straight to the list to know more about them.

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1) Fusion 360

This one is a great CAD software created by Autodesk. Its cloud-based program allows you to improve your teamwork by offering you amazing communication during your mechanical projects.

It has advanced software tools that allow you to do solid modeling, mesh modeling, as well as parametric modeling.

And especially for beginners, Fusion 360 offers an online tutorial which they can refer to, for getting a better grip over this software.

Screen shows Fusion 360 interface. Image source: pick3dprinter

2) Keycreator

It’s a geometry-centric 3D modeling software tool that lets you create ideal 3D concepts by offering you direct CAD modeling. Along with it, the application also provides you 2 and 3 axis machining as well as a flexible design strategy.

Users can work on their 2D as well as 3D projects using this CAD program.

The software is available in three versions, namely:

  • Standard
  • Pro
  • Max

All of these versions offer completely different design features. So, choose the package that suits you the most.

Screen shows Keycreator interface. Image source: Kubotek3D

3) Inventor

Often termed as the best modeling software tools available in the market, Inventor helps you design your mechanical projects by offering you various modeling options as well as simulation tools.

Doubtless this CAD software solution helps you improve your designing performance. There are examples of many mechanical companies using this solution.

The top example being of DISTRAN – a company that specializes in conceptualizing complex steel structure arrangements like H-Frame Transmission Structures.

Overall, Inventor is a great tool to develop any of your complex mechanical parts. Its tutorial guides you to grasp the basics of the software for 3D printing.

Screen shows Inventor interface. Image source: pick3dprinter

4) Solid Edge

Developed by Siemens, Solid Edge is a perfect choice for engineers to accomplish their complex projects. It is an opportunity to conceptualize ideas and give them shapes.

Especially known for creating outstanding 2D orthographic view functionally, Solid Edge is extremely convenient for mechanical designers.

The software has powerful engineering simulation capabilities for Computer-Aided Engineering. Also, it is very essential and surely allows users to go further with all their technical 3D projects.

Screen shows Solid Edge interface. Image source: Solid Edge

5) Solidworks

Another renowned name in the mechanical engineering design industry, Solidworks is ideal modeling software for engineers as well as 3D designers.

It assists in innovating various mechanical models to create something out of the box. The application has an extremely user-friendly interface and is used for creating complex machinery parts.

Specifically popular with students for making mechanical drawings, Solidworks is also used in automotive manufacturers like Knapheide manufacturing company for making utility truck bodies. It is also utilized by motorcycle manufacturers such as Orange County Choppers.

Screen shows Solidworks interface. Image source: pick3dprinter

6) CATIA

This is a professional tool developed by Dassault Systems. It is majorly used in designing complex and detailed aerospace projects. Using this program, you can work on any product. The application is designed to meet your expectations as an engineer.

It is capable of creating wonderful CAD 3D models. And importantly, it has an extremely easy set of video tutorials that you can follow as a beginner and gain complete control over the software in minimal time.

Picture shows CATIA web page. Image source: 3DS

7) ProE

Developed by Parametric Technology, ProE is a 3D CAD software providing:

  • Assembly modeling
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • NURBS surface modeling

And more such features that fascinate almost any mechanical engineer. If you are looking for a full-time software solution to do your rapid prototyping with mechanical parts as well as produce some end-use products, ProE works great for you. It is also known in the field of designing as PTC Creo or Creo Parametric.

Image shows Pro/Engineer web page. Image source: PTC

Fantastic work

All of the above-mentioned software lets you go into details about mechanically designing a part or functional prototypes in their own specific niche.

In general, the tools provided by this software do fantastic work of maintaining the dimensional level accuracy which results in the creation of precise objects.

Just go through the list of design tools that these software providers use to figure out the one that best suits you and you are sorted for dealing with any complex mechanical project.

Specifically, for mechanical 3D printing files, the above-mentioned list works up to the mark as they provide an outcome that can be converted into G-Codes easily.

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